Camperdown - Darlington

Camperdown - Darlington has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Camperdown - Darlington's population is 9,684 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,352 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,332. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,609 in June 2024 and five validated new addresses added since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,663 persons per square kilometer, placing Camperdown - Darlington in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 16.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area figures, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Camperdown - Darlington's population is forecasted to increase significantly, with an expected expansion of 4,084 persons, reflecting a total gain of 41.4% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Camperdown - Darlington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Camperdown-Darlington has seen approximately five new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 28 dwellings. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded so far. The population has fallen during this period, yet development activity has been adequate relative to population change, which is positive for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $625,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

This financial year, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When measured against Greater Sydney, Camperdown-Darlington records significantly lower building activity, 89.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (4.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

The location has approximately 2172 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections show Camperdown-Darlington adding 4,009 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Camperdown - Darlington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment, University of Sydney Campus Transformation, Landcom Camperdown Mixed-Use Development, and University of Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA). The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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Camperdown - Darlington ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Camperdown - Darlington has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

The area had 6,730 residents employed by June 2025, with an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 72.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents were professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, construction was under-represented with only 4.0% of Camperdown - Darlington's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. There were 2.1 workers for every resident as per the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force increased by 0.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 1.8%. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.5%. State-level data from Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camperdown - Darlington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Camperdown - Darlington SA2 had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $65,928 and the average income stood at $86,528. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes were approximately $74,242 (median) and $97,439 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Camperdown - Darlington ranked highly nationally, between the 80th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution revealed that 32.4% (3,137 individuals) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Notably, 41.4% exceeded $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consumed 21.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Camperdown - Darlington features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Camperdown-Darlington, as per the latest Census evaluation, 4.4% of dwellings were houses while 95.6% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where only 2.3% of dwellings are houses and 97.7% are other types. Home ownership in Camperdown-Darlington stood at 17.6%, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (24.3%) or rented (58.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, considerably higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,705 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $600, which is substantially higher than both the Sydney metro average of $550 and the national average of $375.

Camperdown - Darlington features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 50.4% of all households, including 15.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 49.6%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households making up 16.5%. The median household size is 2.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

Camperdown - Darlington shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational attainment in Camperdown - Darlington is notable with 56.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Technical qualifications make up 13.8%, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (7.0%). Educational participation is high, with 43.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 32.9% in tertiary, 3.6% in primary, and 2.8% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 43.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 32.9% in tertiary education, 3.6% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Camperdown-Darlington has 23 active public transport stops. All these stops serve buses. There are 34 different bus routes operating in the area.

Together, these routes facilitate 8,949 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated excellent, with residents on average being located 162 meters from their nearest stop. On a daily basis, there are an average of 1,278 trips across all routes, which works out to approximately 389 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camperdown - Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Camperdown - Darlington exhibits excellent health outcomes, notably among younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 63% (6,129 people) of its population has private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 69.7%, but lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.3% and 8.8% of residents respectively.

About 74.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 5.7% (555 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Camperdown - Darlington was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Camperdown-Darlington, as of a certain date, was found to have 22.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.4% born overseas, indicating higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. Christianity was the predominant religion in Camperdown-Darlington, making up 26.5% of people in the area. However, Judaism showed notable overrepresentation, comprising 0.9% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (22.8%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (10.9%). The Australian figure was substantially higher than the regional average of 13.5%. French, Irish, and Chinese ethnic groups showed notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages: French at 0.8% vs 1.1%, Irish at 10.3% vs 8.5%, and Chinese at 8.2% vs 13.0%.

Camperdown - Darlington hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Camperdown-Darlington has a median age of 27 years, which is notably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Camperdown-Darlington has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (34.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (2.7%). This concentration of young adults is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, Camperdown-Darlington has become younger, with its median age dropping from 29 years to 27 years. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 28.4% to 34.3%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 decreased from 4.6% to 2.7%. The proportion of residents aged 45-54 also dropped, from 10.6% to 8.8%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Camperdown-Darlington's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 961 people (113%) from 851 to 1,813.